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A Revolving Door - Anonymous employee Advanced Correctional Healthcare Employee Review

2.0
7 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

An acceptable place to work if you're just starting on your career path, but do not plan on longevity. There are many employees in the field who actually care about correctional medicine.

Cons

While many companies recognize the dangers of blatant nepotism and cronyism, ACH wears theirs like badges of honor. Family and friends fare well, while outsiders do not. This favoritism results in rules applying to most, but not all staff. The opulence of the corporate office borders on the absurd, and should give any applicant pause. It is consistent with the company's emphasis on appearance over substance. Those in management breed an atmosphere of distrust, going so far as to post signs in the break room and restrooms encouraging employees to turn each other in if they witness misconduct. While it is good for employees to be cognizant of gross misconduct among their peers, I've never seen a company go so far as to post such policies in public areas open to visitors. The company always seems to have one crisis after another which gives the impression of the tail always wagging the dog. This constant state of crisis creates an environment of high tension and stress. Managers are not held as accountable for their actions as non-management staff, so employees are regularly cleaning up the messes they make. As a result of this atmosphere, good employees rarely stay more than a year or two, either quitting or being terminated for not fitting into the company "culture", thus creating a revolving door scenario at the corporate office.

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Advanced Correctional Healthcare Response
11y
ACH seeks to attract, hire and retain qualified employees on all levels of the organization. This is most appropriately demonstrated by our focus on hiring applicants who not only have the correct skills for the job but those who will be successful in the culture they are working within. We put a lot of time and effort into interviewing and promoting individuals based upon experience, credentials and education. It is unfortunate that you disliked the way the office is decorated, though many of our employees are quite satisfied. The signs you mention are in place not to “turn each other in” but rather to protect employees who may witness misconduct and an assurance that ACH does not tolerate retaliation for reporting issues. When the signs were posted, the office was trained on them to ensure everyone understood the purpose. We work collaboratively at ACH so many individuals are involved providing ideas and working toward solutions and implementing new ideas. While one individual may have made an error, we do not want them to have to solve it alone, rather, all levels focus on the issue and support the solution. Finally, we can assure you that we have several employees who have been here multiple years. As we continue to expand we hope to offer even more positions in the corporate office. Thank you for taking the time to submit your concerns and for allowing us the opportunity to respond. Please know that we take your comments seriously and, as always, will review our current processes based upon feedback provided for potential modification or changes.

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Cons

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Thank you for taking the time to write a review! We appreciate the work that you do and your insight for others.
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Cons

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Advanced Correctional Healthcare Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear that your experience with our organization did not meet your expectations. Because your review did not include specific details, it's difficult for us to understand what went wrong or how we can improve. We value all feedback and are committed to providing the best possible experience. If you're willing, we would appreciate the opportunity to learn more about your concerns. Please feel free to contact us directly at HR@advancedch.com so we can better understand your experience and address any issues you encountered.
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